Finding the Third Proportional to 108,552 and 236,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,552 and 236,688 is: 516,077.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,552 : 236,688 = 236,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,552/236,688 = 236,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,552x = 236,688 × 236,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,552x = 56,021,209,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,021,209,344/108,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,077.17
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